Western Colorado University
Gunnison, Colorado
Public Town: Remote
Quick Facts
1,653
Enrollment
97.5%
Acceptance Rate
1,130
SAT Average
48.8%
Graduation Rate (4yr)
$46,833
Median Earnings (10yr)
72.9%
Retention Rate
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 97.5% |
| SAT Average | 1,130 |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 500 – 610 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 500 – 630 |
| ACT Average | 24 |
| ACT (25th-75th) | 21 – 28 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $11,083 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $23,683 |
| Average Net Price | $16,773 |
Net Price by Family Income
| $0 – $30,000 | $10,573 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $9,926 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $15,090 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,621 |
13.5%
Pell Grant Rate
22.6%
Federal Loan Rate
$20,250
Median Debt
$215/mo
Monthly Payment
Student Demographics
White 72.5%
African American 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
International 0.8%
41.6%
Female
25.0%
First Generation
Outcomes
48.8%
4-Year Completion Rate
72.9%
Retention Rate
$40,037
Median Earnings (6yr)
$46,833
Median Earnings (10yr)
53.5%
Earning Over $25K
92500.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)
Programs & Earnings
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | Bachelor's | — | $54,435 | — |
| Economics | Bachelor's | 14 | $53,403 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Master's | 43 | $51,917 | $39,488 |
| Education, General | Master's | 66 | $49,464 | $22,000 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Bachelor's | 14 | $46,914 | — |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 51 | $46,875 | $26,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | — | $45,388 | — |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | 38 | $44,827 | $23,375 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | 11 | $44,548 | — |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | 50 | $44,090 | $17,065 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | 82 | $41,312 | $22,470 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | 22 | $40,760 | $20,750 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's | 11 | $38,871 | — |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | 16 | $37,385 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | 28 | $35,251 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | 38 | $31,313 | $19,646 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | 23 | $30,272 | $24,000 |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | Bachelor's | 16 | $28,611 | $14,753 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | 11 | $22,615 | — |